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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
,,ax Could ON C,tv rrapsporta,,or

ado you think, Mr.. Gould, that the Arcade
or underground railroad In New York city
will be builtr'
HIt may bs built, but do not believe you
will get the Americans to ride underground.
In london went ON the underground cars,
and 1t was damp, bad smelling, smoky and
not very safe from thieves and ruffians"
"Win not these elevated railroads have to
be rebuilt In timei"
@We are rebuilding them all the time. A
battalion Of men Is constantly at work upon
them, and in the course of some thirty five
years from the time they were put up there
will probably not bs single piece Of metal
which was in the original structure remain
ing. They are far stronger to-day than when
they were first built"
"Do you think that these elevated railroads
Will be adequate 20 the business Of New
York;
"There is no limit to the number Of trains
which can be run upon them An endless
procession of cars and trains can be put upon
double track railroad. Gath in Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
WILL you NOTE THESE
If1lpOrtantFaCtS?

The Wheeling Weekly Register now ranks
with the largest papers in the United States.
For quarter of century the Register has
battled for the success of progressive, inde-
pendent and honest Democracy. The battle is
won, but the Register shall keep right along
fighting for the right and prospering as the
people prosper.
Its corps of correspondents covers every
county in the state.
1t has special reporter at Charleston, and
all the news occurring at the State Capital
will be promptly reported in full by telegraph
and letter.
The Weekly Register and Geographical and
Political Map of West Virginia will be sent
one year for 81 25.
The Weekly Register and Atlas ofthe World
will be sent one year for 81 so. Specimen
copies of the Register sent free on application.
ANY enc sending five dollars will receive the
Registers Perfect Map OF West VirgI-a Free,
a / FIVE copies of the Weekly Register for one
year, sent to any address. A club of ten and
an extra copy, to getter up of club, for $40.
The Live Stock, Wool, Produce and Grain
Markets will continue full and reliable.
Address, WEST VA. PRINTING CO.,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Grains of Gold.

Better pass danger than be always
IN fear.
Blow the wind never so fast will
lower at last.
A thousand probabilities do not make
one truth.
Never let an opportunity to do kind
actpass by you.
The best mode of instruction is to
practice what we teach.
That which was bitter to endure may
be sweet to remember.
There is not word in the language
so disregarded as prudence.
Examine into your own shortcomings,
rather than those of others.
True eloquenee consists in saying all
that is proper. and nothing more.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
uninrited Wedding CHESTS.

One of the ills that society has to grin at
and bear is the presence of unlimited persons
at weddings and receptions. A lady who is
in the swim up to her neck tells me that she
knows several men and women who attend
big parties without invitation. "Why are
they not ejected" ! asked. "Oh, it would
make scene, and we don't like scenes, you
know" said she "But 1 would rather be an
actor. in scene than pose as a victim. Pub
lie opinion would not condemn, but rather
praise you," said 1. "Oh," quoth Mrs. Frou
Frou. "you are not wise counselor in such
matters. We hate scenes, and would rather
he imposed upon than enter into one." If
this isn't spirit of meekness I'm cannibaL
New York News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Ballet Girls Fact.

1t Is amazing the care these people bestow
on their feet, the sedulous industry with which
they pare and bathe and nurse 9 member
that is almost universally neglected.
"The agony of dancing when the feet are
not in proper condition" said premiere the
other day to tAe writer, mo one can have any
conception of but the one who goes through
it. The pain of very tight shoe is excruci-
ating, is it notl Multiply that by 1000 for
the time dauseuse is on the stage, and you
have some idea of her feelings Fortunately,
it only lasts short time. II it were to last
long she waild die of the agony
From which one may gather that there is
no such agony as sore toe in the ballet
New York Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
EXPERIENCE WITH A BEAR.
A Farmer Goes Prepared for Work II
Close Onarters-A Hint for Amateurs.

A Farmer Goes Prepared for Work In
Close ouarters-A Hint for Amateurs.
HOn the third day. continued the post
master, "we had an exciting adventure with
large bear Farmer Riddell, remembering
his experience with the bear two years ago,
had gone prepared in an extra wayn
%How was that!"
"He had been told by an old hunter that it
was good plan to carry about pound Of
pepper loose in your pocket, so that if you
came in close quarters with a bear you could
dash a handful in his eyes and blind him"
"Was the farmer thus preparedT
ayes; and on the day spoken Of we had
separated to look for deer. ] stationed him
on big rock near a path, and proceeded
around the hill, expecting to start deer. l
had not been gone more than an hour, when
heard the crack of the farmers rife, and
hastened to where he had been stationed"
"What did you discover?" asked Grier.
@When 1 arrived, imagine my surprise to
find thu farmer perched on the limb of tree
about twenty feet from the ground, and
big bear tearing around below, evidently in
great pain"
SHad be wounded it77
sNo 1t appears that as he was standing
suddenly Looping along the path Impulsively
he raised his rifle and fired, but missed the
bear 1t at once made a dash for him, when
be suddenly turned and clambered into the
branches of friendly oak tree near by,
losing his rifle in the ascent. The bear
started up the tree after him, when he
thought of the pepper in his pocket, and as it
was about to reach for him he threw hand
full in his face. Fortunately the pepper filled
the eyes of the bear, and it Immediately COM
menced roaring with pain and dropped to the
ground Just as soon as could draw bead
on the crazed beast l fired, and fortunately
killed it. The farmer then descended the
tree and related the story how he came to
take refuge in its branches
"Was the bear large one?"
@When skinned and dressed it weighed $50
pounds. It was very fat, and we had a
splendid roast next day for dinner. We
brought about 100 pounds Of the meat and
the skin home with US Farmer Riddell viii
have robe out Of the skin, and he will keep
it as trophy of his adventures in the Black
Forest. New York Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

Postmaster General Villas name is
mixed up with deal in the number
regions of Wisconsin in which the Indi-
ans are alleged to have been swindled.
Secret midnight caucuses are being
held by Bourbon Democrats in Indiana,
presumably with sOme design of aiding
the revoluLionists 10 the Legislature.
Mr. Smith, President pro tenn of the In
diana Senate, has filed quo warranto pro-
ceedings against Lieut.. Governor Rob-
ertsOD.
Ex-Governor James T. Lewis was
stricken with paralysis, last week, at
Columbus, Wis, and is not expected to
recover.
A speaker at the Ohio Sheep Breeders
Association said that Western farmers
favor a tariff on wool, aud want no free
traders in Congress.
In the Indiana Legislature bill was
introduced which provides for the ap-
pointment, by the Governor. of Civil
Service Commission, the main features
Of which correspond with the Pendleton
bill,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
MANY MEN OF MANY MINDS.

Diversity of Views rs to Remedies for
Human Ils--Cure for Insomnia
Now, do not wish to be understood as de-
string to prejudice my readers against the
medical profession, the members of which
are, as rule, gentlemen of learning and Of
remarkable skill in their very difficult depart
ment Of science, though sometimes do think
that some of them ara too apt 30 indulge In
guess work rather than take the trouble Of
really careful, intelligent and conscientious
diagnosis An old friend after giving the di-
versa results Of his interviews with the
doctors, remarked furthermore that, outside
Of the medical fraternity, there Is even
greater diversity of views among men as to
remedies for human ills.
@Within the past six weeks said he,
Hwhen mentioning in private conversations
with friends my inability to sleep well,
have had all kinds of devices and remedies
recommended to me. Eat q raw onion on
going to bed said one, 1t will make sleep
come right Of Count 100 slowly, and then
count the same backward said another.
Take long, measured breaths,' said another
Concentrate your eyes upon some one OBJ
ject, and think Of nothing slse,' was sug-
gested as a sure sleep inducer. Take lively
walk, and rub yourself with wet, rough
towel befors retiring said one who had tried
1t and knew. Adopt the massage treatment
Of kneading and rubbing, recommended one
who bad faith.
G'Try the faith cure said a grave faced
lady Call in magnetic doctor;' 'bathe in
hot water before going to bed;' take Turk
ish BATH drink bottle OF lager beer an
hour before retiring;' take bromide of potas-
sum- eat no supper take gill Of pure
brandy before getting into bed; turn your
eyes and your mind inside of your head and
think Of nothing sleep on a pillow filled
with pine tree needless take sea voyagei
go to metaphysician,' etc, etc. These are
some of the many remedies recommended
have tried them Rll-gavs each of them a fair
Ghow-but they were Of no ue. The fact is,
what in such case is the proper thing for
one person is the very worst thing for anoth,
e., and II you take svery5ody's remedy fct
your Ills you will run ritk Of killing your
self outright. The only prudent way is 10
consult an experienced, reputable, thorough
going physician, follow his advice faithfully
and avoid all quacks and empirica -
STROLLER In Chicago Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE anti-mormon bill as passed by
the House last week is substitute for
the Edmunds bill passed by the senate
and must receive the assent of that
body before it can become law. Its
provisions will be crushing to the Nor
mon church, already staggering under
the assaults made upon it. The disolu
tions of the church and its emigration
agency as financial corporations and the
distribution of their assets will be a
blow from which the Polygamists will
hardly be able to recover.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Warninp rrom th, "s.rvant.n -

A resident in one of the finest streets ia
town alluded, incidentally, at dinner the
other night TO her Servants and was over
whelmed the next day to receive warning
from the whole crowd. What did it meant
Weren't they in receipt of the highest wagesi
Didn't they have afternoons" and "sveningsn
and privileges" without endi Yes, but they
couldn't live with people who called them
Servants" to their faces *Helpn was the
proper word, and they wouldn't be "servants'
to no lady in this country. They all do.
parted. d.--BQsten Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
A Mint for Society Men

There is an art about putting on dress
suit which few men are cognizant of. 1t does
not consist in the proper arrangement Of the
tie or collar, but in the economy of time by
doing things in their proper order. We ali
know how vexing it is to tie ones shoes after
one has ones shirt bosom nicely arranged
Here is a schedule by following which we
think all trouble will be obviated: First,
draw on the trousers; second, the shoes;
third, shave; fourth, perform the ablutions;
fifth, manicure the finger nails; sixth, put on
the shirt; seventh, adjust collar and tie;
eighth, brush the hair; ninth, coat and vest.
H. D. Wiman in New York Wold
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

The Democrats have been bowling for
years about the necessity of lowering
taxes and reducing the revenue; yet
they have never, since they came into
power accomplished farthing's reduc-
tion of either revenue or taxes, and
never even devised a practicable plan
for the purpose. Mr.. Hiscock, Repub-
lican, however, comes to the front with
a bill that will reduce the revenue more
than $6O,OOO,OOO annually and lower the
taxes by nearly the same amount.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Cremated by Electricity.

The subject of cremation is assuming more
Importance daily. 1t is now proposed to
utilize the electric current for this purpose.
The body, enveloped in a shroud of asbestos,
is laid upon two large copper plates, separated
a foot or more from each other These plates
are connected with dynamos of great electro
motive power. On turning on the current
the body is rapidly consumed, as, occupying
the same position as the carbon or an electric
lamp, it becomes highly heated. The process
Is said to be much more rapid than the old
method, and is certainly not SO Objectionable
in many respects. Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Legend of the Book Agent.

There is legend to the effect that the
agents are made to practice their eloquence
upon a wooden dummy set up for the pur-
pose in the back offices of the agencies They
imagine the figure before them to be that Of
the most unimpressible of their customers,
and harangue with the vehemence of an
Antony and the pertinacity of Demosthenes.
After they have worked themselves into such
a fine frenzy that the perspiration rolls down
their faces and their voice rasps like saw on
the nail, they are considered efficient and are
sent out on commission to invade the homes
of America with their wares.-Chicage Tri-
hIlIa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Kl.ntomaniac Geography.

They say that some actresses, and even
actors, do occasionally, in spells of absent
mindness, carry off hotel towels on their
peregrinations about the country, and the
towels usually bear the stamp of the hotel
from which they had been taken. A clerk in
a city hotel told an arounder that he over
heard conversation between two actresses
who occupied a room adjoining his. One
said to the other: "My dear, did you visit
Rochester last season9" The reply was:
Really I've forgotten. Just wait moment
while 1 open my trunk and examine my
pwels Buffalo Courier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Pin Monar In Oil.

A Pittsburg oil broker received the follow
ing order from lady who desired to make
some money in oil: "Dear Sir-Please buy
me 10000 barrels of oil at 80 cents, and sell
at $1.10. Remit me the difference, less your
commission. Upon the promptness with
which you execute this order depends my
future patronage. Very respectfully,
Exchange, -. -.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Rucklsn,s ArnIca saIve

The best Salve in the world for cuts. bruises
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay
required; it is guaranteed TO give perfect sat-
isfaction or money refunded; price 25c. per
box. For sale by PATTERSON & Sons, st.
Clairsville, Ohio Q 1911
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
A Shifting Car Called For.

fhere is need that a splitting car be pro-
vided for those who chew tobacco, or that
those who thus indulge be consigned to the
same apartments as their more smoky
brethren 1t is certainly more of a nuisance
to use the floor as a spittoon than it is to
leave upon it little tobacco ashes and the
favor Of smoke.-Independent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
BUSINESS SITE
FOB SALE.

WE will sell at private sale, on easy terms,
w valuable business property and dweiI-
ing house, in the town of PowhStan, Belmont
county, Ohio, being lots Nos. 6, s and 8, in
said town, and Improvements, consisting of
large two story store room and warehouse
combined, 60x40 feet, and two story brick
dwelling house and all necessary outbuildings'
Call on or address NJ. NJ. SooTT, or T. Q.
HoRNBROok, assignees of Theodore Horns
brook, Powhatan, Ohio. "2-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
AIRED ROSE.

eComplex and various is this roses heart"
Said one who passed II marking how each wind
Blew odors from IT'S soul 20 every part
Each mind lies open to its kindred mind
Th. lover hnew-passion his vision is
Bow simple was the roses me-and his
Overland Monthly,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
A Look at the Dead.

don't see why it is that people who have
some dead friend or relative at their house
always want the stranger who happens to
call to take look at the corpse. was re-
minded Of this by what an old newspaper
man said to me. He had been employed on
morning daily and he had large amount Of
obituary work to do. He told me that he
scarcely remembered case in the course of
many months experience when he-a COM
plete stranger-was not asked, and often po-
litely urged, to come In and take a look at
the dead. He said to him it seemed as
though folks must have an idea that every
body was morbidly curious to see their dead
friends-he wasn't Press LISTENER
Jay Gould is said to figure that If he should
give fifty men s., 900 each to go into business
for themselves, one-balf would fail and lose
all within five years, and the other twenty.
five would be mad because he was able to
make $4,000 and didn't do it. He argues
that men appreciate their own earnings far
more than gift-Chicsgo Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
SCROFULA

| lido not believe that
Ayers Sarsaparilla
has an equal as a cure
for ScrOfulous HUI
mors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
to the body, and pro-
duces a more perMa-
nent result than any
medicine I ever used.
e. Haines, North
Lindale, Ohio.
I have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula,
and know, if it is
6. taken faithfully it will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. F. Fowler, NJ. D.,
Greenville, Tenn.
For forty years I
have suffered with
Erysipelas. 1 have
tried various remedies
nd for my complaint, but
found no relief until
l commenced using
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
After taking ten bot
ties of this medicine I
am completely cured.
M. C. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
I have suffered, for
years, from Catarrh,
which was so severe
that it destroyed my
appetite and weak
ened my system.
After trying other
remedies, without re-
lief, 1 began to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
and, in a few months,
was cured. Susan l..
Cook, 909 Albany St,
, n Boston, Mass.
~ Ayers Sarsaparilla
is superior to any
blood purifier tbst I
ever tried. 1 have
taken it for Scrofula,
Canker, and Salt
Rheum, and received
much benefit from it.
1t is good, also, for
a weak stomach. -
Millie Jane Peirce, S.
Bradford, Mass.
SarsapariIIa,
&c. Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
81; six bottles, s5.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

A young man in Cleveland, who invested
several thousand dollars in an undeveloped
silver mine, was taken to task by former
business friend of his fathers, who said:
Il can't see what on earth possessed you to
make such an investment
HWelI. started out with determination
never to invest in any stocks which could
shrink"
HBut this stock"
''Can't possibly go lower. l bought it for
three cents on the dollar, and the seals Oh the
certificates are worth four cents each for tags
on plug tobacco wall Street News
Miss Fortescue's surname is Finney, and
her father is successful coal merchant In
England, -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-10
Local Items.
New Advertisements.
Public Salc-R. +. Hithcrow.

Public Sale--R. +. Nithcrow.
Notice to CrcdtorS-,T. A. Gernand, EXT
DEATH or 4 CnlLD-On Sunday even
in- last Annie Key, infant Child otGrorge ID
krysrr of this place died Of commissions
c,-aI months and - days. 1t was afflicted
With chicken poX and was i'll hut II short
,i,r.c. 1t WAS buried here on Tuesday last
,Yr Mcssys Black undtr,akcrS. The funeral
. ,rrmon was preached hv Rev. J NJ. Snyder
I.n,ac,e whether arising from lndgcSe
ION or nrr, BUSINESS, thoroughly units any
one for attention to business or any other ac-
ij,, Effort, Iaxador always cures. lhis dis.
order giving prompt rclct after the first
dose. Price @ cents
When it is fully recognized that one "fth
hrhrs, rights OF the baby is to have boti|c
Of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, there will he NOR"
rest for the household and comfort for the
little one,
Letters remaining in the Post Ollicc at
Mrrhanil>tuwn, Frederick CO, Md, Now,
!"S1.
Bi,hon, Amanda. Bohb, W. G.
Eccard, Simon ?. Mrlntire, O'C"nncll
4irtli!h, &. 5. Kaufman, j, A..
Mott,r, Mrs. J. $. Mcyrrlart, Louis
Meyers, Lewis Slycr, George
Well. Miss Elizabeth.
Ephriam l.. BohIi,z, p. VI.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-10

DEATH or Mrs. NJ, a. WlrnERow.-This
esteemed christian lady died suddenly OF
heart disease at IN carly hour of Monday of
last week. The summons came to Ter with
out warning, but to those Whose life are as
circumsprct and as marked with kindness,
forbcarancr and charity as was that OF NJ rs
Wilberow, death need have no trrrors and
its sudden advent will find them with little
left undonc. Mary y, Il. Hoy was born near
Woolsboro April LIST 1897. In 1913 she
married John II. Wi,hcrow. The dccease !
was a member the Lutheran church and
had held membership in st. Johns church
this place since il was first built.
She leaves two children 10 mourn hen loss
and emulate her christian example. She
was buried in the Hill Cemetery tins place
on "Wednesday the 2nd inst; Rev. Sim"nt"n'
Pre- bytcrs'n minis'cf Of Emmi'ahurg preach
ed the funeral sermon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-10

We rive below the vote in full in Mcc'lAn
icstuwn District.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-10
Ll,tlrs,own Pa.


Ed. CLARION -Encloscd find one dollar
to nav for "TuE CI\nIoN" to June 23rl IS.
Wrarc well pleased with our new home.
Our parsonage is an elegant brick building
conveniently arranged and located near the
church, which is II tasteful and snowy strr;ct-
urc 80 y 80 feet.
~ Oar audience room is beautifully frcscocd
neatly carpctcd throughout with recess pull
oit and end Gallery brilliantly li"htcd up by
il }aily patent reflector which cost $lGo.
Dar IMf.nt Sunday School department is car
r@.tH but the large room is not we expect
next year to remodel our Sunday School
'oomi.
oar p'oilc are kind to us and have sent
H. i number Of tangible tokens ofthclr good
,,lG. Our congregations are large, the mem
brr-hp nearly 800, most Of whom are in
..oG financial circumstances and number
"Halthy.
Nv salary is paid monthly and during the
aur months have been here in addition TO
>Aiary they have given for SynodIcnl and
5ocal purposes $44G.2?. Our synoAical year
5crins with Oct and have now on this year
for synodical purposes over 500. n
On Monday night a stable in the rear of
Our Church WAS set on fire and Tor a while
threatened to burn our church but our eff
tont ire company was soon on band with
turir engine and whilst the stable was about
Hlfconsumed before it was cXtlnguislcd all
ne surrounding buildings were saved. The
icicncy Of our company commcnds IT.
SELF az one worthy of imitation.
congratulate you on your success in your
water project, which is du" TO your inhu-
,nrc.
We'll this is about long enough for a husl-
ness letter, but must add that had a wed
ding yesterday.
Yours truly